My requirement is to create a directory in programdata/test/example. How can I do that in wix?

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Define the folder like this:

The important part here is the CommonAppDataFolderDownload quannum spectrum rar. Id, which is known by Windows installer. You can find the full list of known system folders in the Windows Installer Property Reference.

If you install any files to that folder, it will be created implicitly. If not, you can force it to be created by installing a component like this:

Under <Product> you can enter:

And reference the component CreateProgramDataZZZ in your feature.

It can also be helpful to set permissions on the directory like this: A view from my seat.

(in place of <CreateFolder />)

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